Janome TS200Q Sewing Machine, White

This is my first foray into a computerized sewing machine. Previously I was using a mechanical Kenmore sewing machine that was very basic. First off, the seller I got my machine from - Ken’s Sewing and Vacuum Center - was great. Good price, fast delivery, everything came as it should, and this was my second time ordering from them and I would highly recommend even for refurbed stuff. Features: Important features for me were the stitches, display, speed control, foot pedal OR start/stop options, plus the quick knot option! I often sew standing and usually the cables to the foot pedal are barely long enough to reach the ground, making it precarious (and I’m not even that tall so it isn’t like I have the desk raised super high). With that in mind I really really wanted the option to start/stop and adjust speed all by hand as opposed to relying on the foot pedal. Plus I seem to have a combo feather foot/lead foot when sewing and either go too fast or too slow. This machine has removed that variable for me, but I have the option to use the foot pedal if I want! I find that I now have better control when sewing, and while it is still taking some getting used to using my hands to start/stop and adjust speed, etc while going, it is not that big of an adjustment. I also really wanted a machine that came with the table extension because I find fighting the weight of fabric when sewing something larger to be very frustrating and this table has helped since I don’t have the setup to inset my sewing machine into my work surface. I also appreciate that I got this machine with a cool quilters kit that had some extra feet by Janome including a walking foot! I haven’t used it yet, but I have been contemplating getting one for over a year now. I also like the dust cover. It is not fool-proof as it has an opening for the handle, but on the whole it does a decent job, and definitely protects the machine from any accidental (minor) knocks when moving it around. It is definitely a smoother sewing experience than what I was originally working with, and I love some of the embellishment stitches it is programmed with. Plus it tells you the recommended foot for different stitches! As a relative n00b to sewing this is appreciated. I like the quality, function, and price. Great starter computerized sewing machine.

Love my machine so easy to run

Until I purchased this machine, I had never used a sewing machine in my life. After a lot of research, I knew I needed an easy-to-use, well-made machine so I wouldn't have to fight with finicky tension and quirky hardware issues. I also wanted one powerful enough to sew through tougher materials because I want to be able to make my own outdoor gear (e.g. backpack and tent). As a woodworker, I really appreciate a well-designed tool, and I am really, really, impressed with this machine. It's amazingly easy to thread, and it sews beautifully. Even with my ignorance of many sewing techniques, my first two projects turned out better than I thought they might. I made a facemask with a filter insert pocket and a cuben fiber hip pack to keep my phone dry on the trail. The machine's tension didn't need adjusting at all from the poly-cotton mask to the extremely tough cuben fiber and nylon webbing on the pack. It sewed though all those materials with absolutely no problems and with perfectly clean stitches. I'll likely never use most of the 200 stitches on this machine, but I have really enjoyed the speed adjustment slider and the auto-up needle position. Also, even though I mentioned this earlier, I cannot stress enough how awesome the threader is. I can thread the machine in just a few seconds. Initially, as a beginner, I wondered if I bought too much machine. After a week and a half of sewing, I know that I made the right decision.

So far, this janome TS200Q machine is working fine. only concern is, that although the description indicates it is NOT DISCONTINUED, when I registered it with Janome.com, I was informed that it IS IN FACT A DISCONTINUED SEWING MACHINE. As long as the warranty is not affected by this, I guess it's OK. just misleading in the product description on amazon.

This machine replaced a Janome I had for about 15 years. I ran enough thread through it that a groove was carved into the bobbin plate. I wish this machine sewed faster (I believe this clocks out at about 1000 stitches per minute) but that is my only negative comment. Love the continuous backward stitch (do not have to stop the machine to go back), the needle up and down. I've reset my machine to always end with the needle down. Not the factory set, but easy to do. I sewed one quilt with appliques, works great.